How long is the commute from Altamont, KS?
Workers who live in Altamont, KS take an average of 21.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.2% of workers walk to work.
6.0% work from home.
1.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.3 minutes (±4.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 6.0%
- Households without a car
- 1.8%
How people in Altamont get to work
| Means of transportation | Altamont | Labette County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.5% (±7.2 points) | 75.6% | 75.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.9% (±6.2 points) | 13.7% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±4.8 points) | 0.0% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.2% (±1.4 points) | 2.2% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.5% (±0.8 points) | 1.7% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.0% (±4.7 points) | 6.8% | 11.8% | 15.1% |
In Altamont, the average commute is not measurably different from Labette County (16.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (19.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Altamont, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Labette County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Labette County, Altamont ranks 6 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 761 of 1,415.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Altamont
| Vehicles available | Altamont | Labette County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.8% (±2.1 points) | 5.3% | 5.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 15.8% (±5.6 points) | 30.9% | 30.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.8% (±9.3 points) | 34.4% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 40.5% (±9.5 points) | 29.4% | 26.7% | 21.9% |
In Altamont, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Labette County (5.3%).
It is also lower than in Kansas (5.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Altamont
| Altamont | Labette County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.0% (±4.7 points) | 6.8% (±1.9 points) | 11.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.1% (±3.7 points) | 90.3% (±2.1 points) | 95.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.0% (±4.2 points) | 82.7% (±2.8 points) | 90.7% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Altamont, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Labette County (82.7%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (90.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Altamont
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altamont | — | 21.3 minutes (±4.5) | — |
| Mount Pleasant Township (Labette County) | 2.1 mi | 22.8 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Fairview Township (Labette County) | 3.8 mi | 15.8 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Liberty Township (Labette County) | 6.4 mi | 15.6 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Mound Valley | 6.4 mi | 14.8 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Elm Grove Township | 8.7 mi | 23.7 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Mound Valley Township | 8.9 mi | 20.5 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Oswego Township | 9.0 mi | 15.5 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Edna | 9.5 mi | 26.8 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Liberty Township (Labette County), KS (15.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Labette County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edna | 26.8 minutes (±5.0) |
| 2 | Elm Grove Township | 23.7 minutes (±3.3) |
| 3 | North Township (Labette County) | 23.2 minutes (±16.0) |
| 4 | Mount Pleasant Township (Labette County) | 22.8 minutes (±4.6) |
| 5 | Osage Township (Labette County) | 22.6 minutes (±6.2) |
| 6 | Altamont | 21.3 minutes (±4.5) |
| 7 | Oswego | 21.0 minutes (±3.9) |
| 8 (tie) | Howard Township (Labette County) | 20.5 minutes (±4.8) |
| 8 (tie) | Mound Valley Township | 20.5 minutes (±5.0) |
| 10 | Chetopa | 19.5 minutes (±6.8) |
| 11 | Hackberry Township | 17.1 minutes (±9.1) |
| 12 | Fairview Township (Labette County) | 15.8 minutes (±3.9) |
Showing 12 of 17 places in Labette County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Altamont
How long is the average commute in Altamont?
Workers who live in Altamont, KS take an average of 21.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Altamont without a car?
1.8% of households in Altamont have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Altamont?
6.0% (±4.7 points) of workers who live in Altamont worked from home, and 93.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Altamont city, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Altamont city, Kansas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Altamont city, Kansas
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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